A scoping group was established to consider the availability of data and make recommendations on a study to identify the prevalence of sexual abuse and violence in Ireland today, and emerging trends. The agreed terms of reference for the scoping group are available on my Department's website. They provide that the group will report to the Cabinet Committee on Social Policy within 3 months of the first meeting of the group. The group first met on 5 January and was initially scheduled to report by 5 April. The 3rd meeting of the Group had to be rescheduled due to Storm Emma. Following the final meeting of the group on 9 April the Group's report is being finalised and the aim now is to have a report completed and submitted to me by 19 April. On receipt of the report it will be considered by me and by Government.